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All About Biscotti

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Biscotti are twice-baked Italian cookies that come in many different flavor variations. I like my biscotti served with a cup of hot tea. Others like to dunk theirs in a cup of coffee. Biscotti also makes the perfect homemade gift as they are sturdy and ship easily.

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1. How to Make Biscotti

2009 Slicing Biscotti Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com2009 Slicing Biscotti Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com
Use these simple step by step photo instructions when making your first batch of Biscotti.

Biscotti, being sturdy cookies, are perfect for travel.

2. Cinnamon-Walnut Biscotti

2009 Cinnamon-Walnut Biscotti Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com2009 Cinnamon-Walnut Biscotti Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com
Toasted walnuts and 2 kinds of cinnamon make this recipe for Cinnamon-Walnut Biscotti extra special.

3. Orange Pecan Biscotti

2009 Orange Pecan Biscotti Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com2009 Orange Pecan Biscotti Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com
You'll be amazed at the the outstanding aroma that comes out of the cookie jar when removing one of these Orange Pecan Biscotti.

4. Double Chocolate Biscotti

2009 Double Chocolate Biscotti Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com2009 Double Chocolate Biscotti Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com
You get a more intense chocolate flavor with this biscotti recipe.

5. Holiday Biscotti

2009 Christmas Cookies - Holiday Biscotti Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com2009 Christmas Cookies - Holiday Biscotti Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com
Red and Green Cherries are make this recipe for Holiday Biscotti perfect for the Christmas cookie baking season.

6. Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

You get a subtle red and green effect with this recipe for Cranberry-Pistachio Biscotti.

7. Orange Almond Biscotti

Monica says her recipe is also called Biscotti Di Arancia E Mandorle. Whole almonds and orange zest are make this cookie so special.

8. Anise-Almond Biscotti

This is a licorice flavored biscotti.

9. Christmas Biscotti

ShadoeRose submitted this recipe which uses candied fruit to get it's holiday coloring.
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